Salissara, Sālissara: 1 definition
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Salissara means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA sage; the chief disciple of the Bodhisatta in his birth as Sarabhanga. For his story see the Sarabhanga and Indriya (No. 423) Jatakas. He is identified with Sariputta. J.iii.469; v.151.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Satodika, Surattha, Mendissara, Kapitthavana, Sarabhanga Jataka, Asita Devala, Indriya Jataka.
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The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)